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6. Destruction of CDs 8. Controlled Drug Requisition Form
(FP10CDF)
• Patient-returned CDs – Destroy as soon The FP10CDF is the standard form used in
as possible with a witness, making an England, Wales, and Scotland for ordering
entry in the destruction record. Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs from a
• Stock CDs – Destruction must be wholesaler or supplier.
witnessed by an authorised person (often
delegated to a practice staff member • England & Wales: Use the FP10CDF form.
such as the pharmacist) and recorded in • Scotland: Use the GP10A requisition form.
the CD register.
• Denature CDs before disposal (use a CD Purpose:
denaturing kit).
• The FP10CDF is essentially the signed
order from a customer for the wholesaler
7. Dealing with discrepancies to supply a controlled drug. By law, a
If a CD stock discrepancy is found: wholesaler needs to have this signed order
before they can process the order to
supply to the dispensary.
1. Double-check calculations and • Provides an auditable record for the
stock counts. dispensary, supplier, and regulatory bodies.
2. Check recent register entries for possible
recording errors. Key points for dispensers:
3. Report immediately to the Dispensary
Manager and Dispensary Lead GP. 1. Completion
4. Follow incident reporting SOPs (may
require reporting to the Controlled Drugs • The requisition must be completed by
Accountable Officer). the authorised person (usually a
dispenser and signed by a GP).
It must include:
• Name, address, and profession of
the person ordering.
• Name, strength, and form of the CD.
• Total quantity required (in words
and figures).
• Purpose for which the CD is required.
2. Submission
• The original signed form is sent to the
wholesaler/supplier.
• Keep a copy in the pharmacy for at
least 2 years.
• Do not fax or email, it must be the
original signed form.
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